Tompkins Ready
Summer Weather Safety:
During the summer months, staying safe involves protecting yourself from the sun, staying hydrated, and being mindful of heat-related illnesses.
Check out the National Weather Service presentation on Summer Weather Hazards, or view a previously recorded SKYWARN weather spotter class.
Take steps to be ready for summer's extreme heat. Keep an eye on those at greater risk, seek shade when outdoors, stay hydrated, and utilize area cooling centers. Cooling Centers are air-conditioned facilities where you can go to cool down during extreme heat, such as libraries, community centers, and malls.
Boating Safety:
As we head into boating season, stay safe on the water this summer by being prepared and using the appropriate equipment, whether enjoying a ride on a motorized boat, paddling a kayak, or wakeboarding. Learn more from the National Safety Council.
What3Words:
What3words is a geocode system for the communication of locations with a resolution of three meters. What3words encodes geographic coordinates into three dictionary words; the encoding is permanently fixed. If help is needed, providing a what3words address on a 9-1-1 call can pinpoint your location quickly, whether on the water or on local hiking trails. Learn more and download the What3words app here.
Read how "What3words” helped rescue a group of hikers from Watkins Glen State Park.
Community Preparedness:
Register to attend a Citizen Preparedness Corps training near you and learn how to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly and recover. Learn more at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services page. The next CPC class offered in Tompkins County will be Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00pm at the Museum of the Earth (1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca).
Topics include how to develop a family emergency plan, how to prepare your family and home for a potential emergency such as fire, what to do in specific situations such as active shooter, and covers evacuation or sheltering-in-place due to a life-threatening event, and much more. The training also discusses what to do when returning home after an emergency, including re-entry procedures, checking for and documenting damage safely, addressing emotional and other personal needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic event, and being wary of post-disaster scams.
Additional Preparedness Checklists:
Tune In:
Disaster and emergency information will broadcast from these local radio stations:
- 870AM WHCU
- 97.3FM WYXL
- 91.7FM WICB
If your TV is working, monitor a regional all-news channel, such as Spectrum News, or the Weather Channel. A weather radio will also provide accurate and current information.
National Weather Service in Binghamton
What types of emergencies can happen in Tompkins county?
There are certain basic concepts of preparedness that apply to any type of situation:
- Be Informed
- Make a Plan
- Build a Kit
- Get Involved
Learn more at www.ready.gov.
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